Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites, located close to Sarawak Islamic Museum and Chinese History Museum, offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy breakfast at the on-site restaurant Aurora Court or grab a snack from the bar/deli while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Relax by the outdoor pool or take care of work at the conference center.
Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching, Sarawak, 93000
What's nearby
Plaza Merdeka - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sarawak Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kuching City Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Kuching Waterfront - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Hills Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Kuching (KCH-Kuching Intl.) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
The Round Tower 1886 Cafe & Restaurant - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Tuk Tuk Thai Boat Noodle Restaurant - 3 min walk
SugarBun - 3 min walk
SCR Xpress - 3 min walk
About this property
Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites
Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Sarawak Museum and Chinese History Museum. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Aurora Court, which serves breakfast. Other features include a children's pool and a snack bar/deli.
At a glance
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Hotel size
209 rooms
Arranged over 19 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free secured on-site self-parking
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's pool
Working away
9 meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
21-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Aurora Court – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast.
Seattle Coffee & Tea – This coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: MYR 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for MYR 20 per day (rates may vary)
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 25 for adults and MYR 20 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 55.00 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property will place an authorization for full cost of the reservation for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites and nearby?
Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Aurora Court.
What's the area around Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites like?
Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites is in the heart of Kuching, a short 2-minute walk from Sarawak Museum and 3 minutes' walk from Plaza Merdeka.
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Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Yes the location is great
Brenda
Brenda, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2025
Always a very pleasant stay and the staff are always extremely helpful and friendly.
Gavin
Gavin, 21-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 May 2025
A Pleasant Stay
A pleasant place. I like it because it is peaceful. The area is peaceful. The spa package is also good.
ILHAVENIL
ILHAVENIL, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Jul 2024
Old style elegance. Rooms were a good size and comfortable. Very good value for cost.
Raymond
Raymond, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
5 Nov 2025
The location of the hotel and the size of the hotel room is good, but the actual room was in an ok condition, could be better, but I know they reason for the non-maintenance, but the problem is that the bathroom smelled of cigarette smoke even though it was a non smoking room. The staff at reception was pretty nice, but when I called ahead a couple times before my stay, they were rather rude. The amenities were basic and usable. Overall, I just hope they sort out their hotel politics soon because it's such a shame to see a famous and grand hotel get reduced to that state.
VANESSA ANN YEE
VANESSA ANN YEE, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Oct 2023
Location ,location , location
As noted by others , unfortunately , a once, very majestic hotel ( is only 25yo ) is now very dated and in need of major refit. However , the rooms are large ,clean and the bed very comfortable ( if you like a firm bed ). Nothing else compatible for the location and price
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
24 Sept 2023
The room is too bad ,looks too old not maintain well, I suggest the hotel need to maintain more,looks not clean
But the staffs in the hotel everyone is very good service
That is what I like
Liangying
Liangying, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
9 Jul 2024
The staff were great however the hotel itself is dated and all furnishing are showing signs of wear and tear. The second elevator giving access to my room 614 was out of order for my 7 days stay.
Neil
Neil, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good
27 Jul 2024
Merdeka was in a good location for the touristy spots. However, the staff didn’t really give the feel that they were happy to have us there. They did their job, but there weren’t a lot of smiles or helpful gestures of any kind. Beautiful lobby, but the rest of the building was very dated and in rough shape…great need of a makeover. Price was good, but in this case you kind of got what you paid for. The hotel restaurant and massage parlor were not bad. Over-all I had a rather “meh” feeling, and would most likely opt for a different place if we come to Kuching again (which we will most likely do).
Dennis
Dennis, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair
2 Jan 2024
Though the location was great the apartment suite room condition was in poor maintenance: the kitchen had minuscule appliances/serve-ware/cutleries; broken kitchen dish drying rack; water/leak-stain in the carpets in living room and dining room (one of the living room stain was even still wet when we arrived); in the main master bedroom there's a mold-stained ceiling leak above the sink; leaky water taps; mold/blacken corking in all the bathrooms/sinks; some non-working light bulbs etc. Generally not maintained.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Nice and cozy place to stay
Mohd.Sofizam
Mohd.Sofizam, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
17 Aug 2023
Convenient to visit museum
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 Apr 2023
Like it because of location and service .
soon lin
soon lin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2023
Spacious and location
Ram
Ram, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good
27 Mar 2024
Heart of the town
Elaine Rikan
Elaine Rikan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2023
Happy camper
Glad I chose this hotel because it was close to a shopping mall and close to a museum I wanted to visit. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, everything worked as it should and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Herbert
Herbert, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Mar 2023
Has a lot of colonial history attached to the building
John
John, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 Oct 2023
Close to everything
dennis
dennis, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
17 Jul 2025
3 Bedroom Apartment
Took the 3 bedroom apartment. Don't ever stay there. Creepy and atrocious
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
13 Apr 2025
Old and run down, breakfast bad
HWEE TIAN
HWEE TIAN, 6-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
29 Jul 2023
grand but old
Grand hotel but its old and need refurbishment. Location is 5 *
ann gee
ann gee, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
30 Jan 2024
The hotel needs a renovation !
DYANA
DYANA, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
30 Nov 2025
Bed sheets smelly, no shower curtain n floor mat. Lights not working or dimmed. Asked staff to come n changed bed sheets, she not happy. After bath, floor full of water as no shower curtain to block the water. No room slippers till we asked for it
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2023
Very comfortable for my family trip, overall im satisfied with the accommodation. Please fix the shower.. Thats all.. Tqvm.. 😊😊😊
Rabiah
Rabiah, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
25 Sept 2023
I think they need to remodel the room and floor and ceiling
They r in the good location but be hotel environment looks s bad and dirty
This is my first time stay here and the last time if they don’t improve the environment
I can’t con back again
I like the location here and the hotel workers r very friendly and nice
If they could change will hav good business